Hey, so COVID-19 is a real thing.
Sorry, conspiracy theorists.
With the understanding of how ‘The Ronas’ have affected the sports world (delayed NHL & NBA playoffs, rumors that this deadly virus partnered with MLB ownership to destroy the 2020 season & any future hope of a peaceful agreement in the next CBA) it would be foolish of NFL fans to assume that their favorite sport is insulated from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The initial effects have been minimal- no rookie camps, OTA’s from home- but the potential for a shortened preseason and an entire regular/post-season devoid ‘butts in seats’ could have a major effect on the NFL’s salary cap, not just in 2021 but beyond that.